Climate at a glance
A dry continental climate with warm summers, cold winters and large seasonal temperature differences.
Northwest · Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
Urumqi
The capital of Xinjiang and a major education, transport and trade centre connecting China with Central Asia.
What to taste
- Xinjiang pilaf
- Lamb kebabs
What to see
- Xinjiang Regional Museum
- Red Hill Park
Universities in this city
NorthwestVerified · Verified on Jul 28, 2026
Xinjiang University
⌖ Urumqi
Xinjiang University publishes a dedicated international admissions site and a verified Spring 2027 scholarship study route.
NorthwestVerified · Verified on Jul 30, 2026
Xinjiang Agricultural University
⌖ Urumqi
The official international-education source publishes the 2026 international-student catalog.